Investment Calculator for Growth & Future Value
Calculate your potential investment growth, final value, total contributions and compound returns with our free online Investment Calculator.
Enter your initial investment, monthly contribution, expected annual return and investment period to estimate how your money could grow over time.
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Enter Investment Details
Enter your investment amount, contributions, return and time period.
Amount invested at the beginning.
Amount added to your investment every month.
Assumed annual investment return.
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An investment calculator helps estimate how an initial investment and regular contributions could grow over time. By entering an assumed annual return and investment period, you can see the projected future value and estimated growth.
The results are mathematical projections based on the assumptions entered. Actual investment performance may differ because market returns are not guaranteed.
How the Investment Calculator Works
Estimate your potential investment value in three simple steps.
Enter Investment
Enter your starting investment and the amount you plan to contribute each month.
Add Return & Time
Enter your assumed annual return, investment period and compounding frequency.
View Growth
Instantly see your projected final value, contributions and estimated investment growth.
Everything You Need to Project Investment Growth
Review your contributions, projected growth and future investment value in one place.
Initial Investment
Start your projection with an initial investment amount.
Monthly Contributions
Include recurring monthly contributions in your projection.
Compound Growth
Estimate the effect of compound returns over time.
Growth Schedule
Review projected investment values year by year.
Multiple Frequencies
Choose annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly or daily compounding.
Instant Results
Calculate projected investment growth quickly without registration.
How Does Compound Investment Growth Work?
Compound growth occurs when investment returns are added to the investment balance and future returns are then calculated on the larger balance. Over longer periods, this can have a significant effect on the projected value.
Initial Amount
Your starting investment forms the base of the projection.
Regular Contributions
Additional investments can increase the projected balance.
Compound Returns
Returns can compound over time based on the selected assumptions.
When to Use an Investment Calculator
Use investment projections to explore different contribution, return and time scenarios.
Long-Term Investing
Explore how investments could grow over longer periods.
Monthly Investing
Estimate the effect of making regular monthly contributions.
Scenario Planning
Compare different return rates and investment periods.
Contribution Planning
See how changing regular contributions affects projections.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an investment calculator?
An investment calculator estimates how an initial investment and regular contributions could grow over a selected period using an assumed rate of return.
Does this calculator include monthly contributions?
Yes. You can enter a monthly contribution and the calculator includes those contributions in the projected investment value.
What does investment growth mean?
Investment growth is the estimated difference between the projected final investment value and the total amount contributed.
Are investment calculator results guaranteed?
No. Results are mathematical projections based on the assumptions entered. Actual investment returns can vary, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
Can I change the compounding frequency?
Yes. You can select annual, semi-annual, quarterly, monthly or daily compounding from the calculator.
Is this investment calculator free?
Yes. The calculator is free to use online and does not require registration.
Estimate Your Investment Growth
Enter your investment details above to explore projected future value, total contributions and estimated growth.
Calculate Investment GrowthThis investment calculator provides mathematical estimates for informational purposes only. Investment returns are not guaranteed and actual results may differ due to market performance, fees, taxes, inflation, timing and other factors.